Over the last 5 years, I have studied 300 of the World’s Most Influential Leaders.
Almost all possessed a Killer Paradoxical Leadership Quality.
Here are 17 Of The World's Most Influential Paradoxical Leaders In The Modern History.
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Almost all possessed a Killer Paradoxical Leadership Quality.
Here are 17 Of The World's Most Influential Paradoxical Leaders In The Modern History.
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1/ The Meek Optimist
"Self-Confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by the Humility of the heart" - Napolean Hill
These Leaders have both confidence and humility to develop synergy in relationships.
Eg: @BarackObama
"Self-Confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by the Humility of the heart" - Napolean Hill
These Leaders have both confidence and humility to develop synergy in relationships.
Eg: @BarackObama
https://twitter.com/david_perell/status/754158203315847168
2/ The Blind Visionary
They Leverage both their Vision and their Blind Spots.
Such leaders need the vision to guide them, yet their blind spots frequently drive them to think outside the box, giving them a FEELING that they can succeed.
Eg: @elonmusk
They Leverage both their Vision and their Blind Spots.
Such leaders need the vision to guide them, yet their blind spots frequently drive them to think outside the box, giving them a FEELING that they can succeed.
Eg: @elonmusk
https://twitter.com/businessbarista/status/1410992739592945671
3/ The Visibly Invisible
These Leaders are highly active/visible at the start of any mission.
They show people what to do making sure they know the goal and final destination.
But eventually, they move aside (become invisible) and let their people shine.
Eg: @PichaiSunder
These Leaders are highly active/visible at the start of any mission.
They show people what to do making sure they know the goal and final destination.
But eventually, they move aside (become invisible) and let their people shine.
Eg: @PichaiSunder
4/ The Seeking Teacher
In today's world of constant change, leaders must TEACH and businesses must ADAPT.
This requires leaders who are lifelong learners, agile, and never complacent.
Eg: Warren Buffett
In today's world of constant change, leaders must TEACH and businesses must ADAPT.
This requires leaders who are lifelong learners, agile, and never complacent.
Eg: Warren Buffett
https://twitter.com/blakeaburge/status/1487425257203851268
5/ The Strict Forgiver
These Leaders hold high standards
but, are also willing to forgive failures, empowering their teams to take appropriate risks,
They participate when they might otherwise pull back and play it safe.
Eg: Tony Hsieh
These Leaders hold high standards
but, are also willing to forgive failures, empowering their teams to take appropriate risks,
They participate when they might otherwise pull back and play it safe.
Eg: Tony Hsieh
https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1332792478605438989
6/ The Timely Timeless
They’re timely and passionate to pursue future opportunities,
but, in their appetite for progress,
they never leave behind their timeless core virtues, values, and disciples.
Eg: Charlie Munger
They’re timely and passionate to pursue future opportunities,
but, in their appetite for progress,
they never leave behind their timeless core virtues, values, and disciples.
Eg: Charlie Munger
https://twitter.com/george__mack/status/1125488109704163329
7/ The Big/Small Thinker
Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right - Steve Jobs
These Leaders look through everything.
They have one eye on the big picture and the other on the little details.
Eg: Steve Jobs
Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right - Steve Jobs
These Leaders look through everything.
They have one eye on the big picture and the other on the little details.
Eg: Steve Jobs
https://twitter.com/alexgarcia_atx/status/1424385284301537290
8/ The Flexible Planner
"We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details". - Jeff Bezos
They are prepared and have plans, but they are not attached to those plans.
They pivot as required.
Eg: @JeffBezos
"We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details". - Jeff Bezos
They are prepared and have plans, but they are not attached to those plans.
They pivot as required.
Eg: @JeffBezos
https://twitter.com/dickiebush/status/1377984521459666947
9/ The Loud Listener
They are loud. They overcommunicate to build trust and support.
But...
They Over-listen as well to show they care.
Overcommunicating Brings the teams together. OverListening Keeps the teams together.
Eg: John F Kennedy
They are loud. They overcommunicate to build trust and support.
But...
They Over-listen as well to show they care.
Overcommunicating Brings the teams together. OverListening Keeps the teams together.
Eg: John F Kennedy
https://twitter.com/JamesClear/status/334726884636119044
10/ The Decisive Collaborator
These Leaders are decisive, but they don't claim to be all-knowing.
They collaborate and benefit from the expertise of others.
Eg: @satyanadella
These Leaders are decisive, but they don't claim to be all-knowing.
They collaborate and benefit from the expertise of others.
Eg: @satyanadella
https://twitter.com/RomeenSheth/status/1153431426441854979
11/ The Vulnerable Brave
"What makes you Vulnerable, makes you Brave" - Brene Brown
The strongest leaders are self-aware and confident enough in their own skin to be real.
This involves sharing their own doubts and worries.
Eg: @jack
"What makes you Vulnerable, makes you Brave" - Brene Brown
The strongest leaders are self-aware and confident enough in their own skin to be real.
This involves sharing their own doubts and worries.
Eg: @jack
https://twitter.com/JonErlichman/status/1465482208106450945
12/ The Slow Racer
Marathon is tough.
5K is difficult.
10,000 steps is a challenge.
10 min walk, easy.
And putting on running shoes - easier.
Your objective may be a marathon, but your gateway habit is to put on the shoes.
@JamesClear
Marathon is tough.
5K is difficult.
10,000 steps is a challenge.
10 min walk, easy.
And putting on running shoes - easier.
Your objective may be a marathon, but your gateway habit is to put on the shoes.
@JamesClear
https://twitter.com/JamesClear/status/1253470614393847809
13/ The Trustworthy Believer
They put their belief and trust in others.
This makes others want to prove themselves worthy of that trust.
Earning them Trust in return.
Eg: @RNTata2000
They put their belief and trust in others.
This makes others want to prove themselves worthy of that trust.
Earning them Trust in return.
Eg: @RNTata2000
14/ The Question Answerer (the Coach)
They provide answers by asking questions.
If you ask, "What should I do?"
They ask," What do you think you should do?” and “Why?”
They're curious. The less they speak the more they learn.
Eg: Sergey Brin
They provide answers by asking questions.
If you ask, "What should I do?"
They ask," What do you think you should do?” and “Why?”
They're curious. The less they speak the more they learn.
Eg: Sergey Brin
15/ The Doing Commander
To make your team do something, you must first do it yourself.
Your team is likely to follow your example if you model the sort of conduct you wish to see in them.
"Be the Change you want to see in others".
Eg: Mahatama Gandhi
To make your team do something, you must first do it yourself.
Your team is likely to follow your example if you model the sort of conduct you wish to see in them.
"Be the Change you want to see in others".
Eg: Mahatama Gandhi
https://twitter.com/BeerBicepsGuy/status/1311872031181410304
16/ The Servant Leader
They create a culture in which their team can thrive, with all of the resources the team requires to complete the task.
Eg: Mother Teresa & Nelson Mandela
They create a culture in which their team can thrive, with all of the resources the team requires to complete the task.
Eg: Mother Teresa & Nelson Mandela
17/ The Defeated Conqueror
"Failure is a delay, not defeat." - Denis Waitley
They are consistent.
They learn from their mistakes and never give up.
Eg: @elonmusk
"Failure is a delay, not defeat." - Denis Waitley
They are consistent.
They learn from their mistakes and never give up.
Eg: @elonmusk
https://twitter.com/alexgarcia_atx/status/1424009560675655680
18/ Bonus --> The Within Gladiator
In order to win the outer world, they conquer the inner world first.
The one who wins the inner battle gets to rule the outer world.
Eg: @naval
In order to win the outer world, they conquer the inner world first.
The one who wins the inner battle gets to rule the outer world.
Eg: @naval
https://twitter.com/naval/status/1388755813355851778
TL;DR
1/ The Meek Optimist
2/ The Blind Visionary
3/ The Visibly Invisible
4/ The Seeking Teacher
5/ The Strict Forgiver
6/ The Timely Timeless
7/ The Big/Small Thinker
8/ The Flexible Planner
9/ The Loud Listener
10/ The Decisive Collaborator
11/ The Vulnerable Brave
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1/ The Meek Optimist
2/ The Blind Visionary
3/ The Visibly Invisible
4/ The Seeking Teacher
5/ The Strict Forgiver
6/ The Timely Timeless
7/ The Big/Small Thinker
8/ The Flexible Planner
9/ The Loud Listener
10/ The Decisive Collaborator
11/ The Vulnerable Brave
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TL;DR
12/ The Slow Racer
13/ The Trustworthy Believer
14/ The Question Answerer (Coach)
15/ The Doing Commander
16/ The Servant Leader
17/ The Defeated Conqueror
18/ Bonus --> The Within Gladiator
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12/ The Slow Racer
13/ The Trustworthy Believer
14/ The Question Answerer (Coach)
15/ The Doing Commander
16/ The Servant Leader
17/ The Defeated Conqueror
18/ Bonus --> The Within Gladiator
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Those were 17+ Most Influential Paradoxical Leaders that I curated over the last 5 years.
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